Introduction and Basics Flashcards
1
Q
what do official stats say about gender differences in achievement
A
At AS and A level, students gaining 3 or more A* and A grades in 2022, 57% were female and 43% were male
2
Q
what factors can gender differences be divided into
A
Internal and External Factors
3
Q
external factors
A
The impact of feminism
Changes in the family
Changes in women’s employment
Girls changing attitudes
4
Q
internal factors
A
Equal opportunities policies
Positive role models in School
Teacher attention
Challenging stereotypes in the curriculum
Selection and League tables
